Former female football players describe how societal and institutional barriers hindered their participation in football. Despite these challenges, the sport has evolved greatly, reflecting changing attitudes.
Abu Bakar Yasin and Srosh Khan Getty Images Ask one of the 255 million people in Pakistan to name their favourite sport, and most will say cricket. Not many will say football, and even fewer will say women's football. But that's all about to change, according to new Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Syed Mohsin Gilani. 'We want to promote mass participation of girls in football,' he says.
For Masaseng, the tournament has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the game across the continent. A former football journalist and pundit, Masaseng now represents the interests of professional players in Africa.
We need to help him. We need to find a little bit, like Casemiro in this moment is playing better, because we are understanding better the way that Casemiro can play, and I think we can do that with Kobbie.
"All you want to do is keep on improving, coming here is about playing and developing," Elanga told TNT Sports after helping Forest to their first league double over United in more than 30 years.
It's inspiring to know that it's possible, everything is possible and that gets me motivated. I'm trying to create my own path, my own footsteps.
